Ardara News 9th March 2024

Information Evening Donegal County Council are holding a public meeting in Ardara Heritage Centre from 4 – 7 pm this Monday March 11th to advise people on the Vacant Home

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Ardara News 4th February 2024

Wednesday Night Dancing Stephen Bennett presents Wednesday Night Dancing which will be taking place every Wednesday over the next few weeks in the Ardara GAA Clubhouse between 9-11pm. Starting off

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Ardara News 12th December 2023

Christmas Carol Singing There will be carol singing on the Diamond on Saturday 23rd December at 6pm with refreshments afterwards in the Parish Centre. Make sure to wear something ‘Christmassy’

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Ardara News 18th November 2023

Public Meeting By Cllr. Molloy Councillor Anthony Molloy has organized a public meeting in the Ardara Parish Centre this coming Thursday November 23rd at 8pm. Councillor Molloy wants to present

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Ardara Matchmaking Festival 2023

Ardara News – 12th November 2023

Matchmaking Festival 2023 This weekend the Matchmaking Festival kicks off on Friday. There’s great events throughout the town including a matchmaker in residence in pubs throughout the town, Duck Street

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The Johnny Doherty Festival 2023. Ardara.

Ardara News 14th September 2023

Johnny Doherty Festival The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place in Ardara from September 22nd to 24th. The Johnny Doherty Festival is a traditional music and dance festival, held in honour

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Ardara News 24th August 2023

Ardara News 24th August 2023

Johnny Doherty Festival The Johnny Doherty Festival takes place in Ardara from September 22nd to 24th. The Johnny Doherty Festival is a traditional music and dance festival, held in honour

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Ardara News

Ardara News 17th August 2023

Annual Charity Barbecue The annual Charity Barbecue in memory of Margaret an Gerard Slowey takes place at the Corner House, Ardara on Sunday August 20th at 5pm. The Slowey family

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Ardara News 3rd August 2023: Wild Atlantic Festival

Ardara News 3rd August 2023

Wild Atlantic Festival The Wild Atlantic Festival takes place from Saturday 5th August to Saturday 12th August 2023, featuring activities, tours, walks and entertainment to celebrate our unique part of

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Ardara News 27th July 2023

Ardara News 27th July 2023

Ardara Artisan Market The next Artisan Market takes place on Saturday July 29th from 11am to 3pm in the main town car park. A variety of traders will be in

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Ardara Bluegrass Festival

Ardara News 20th July 2023

Bluegrass Festival Save the date! The Ardara Bluegrass Festival takes place from tomorrow, Friday July 21st to Sunday July 23rd at various locations throughout the town. More details and Programme

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Ardara Festivals 2023

Ardara News 7th July 2023

Upcoming Festivals It’s full steam ahead for festival season, with the Bluegrass Festival kicking off on Friday 21st July. This year’s festival features some of the finest bluegrass acts in

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Ardara Bluegrass Festival

Bluegrass Festival Programme

The programme for the 2023 Ardara Bluegrass Festival can now be viewed on our Bluegrass Festival page. This year’s lineup features some of the best talent around, with Mules &

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Ardara News 30th June 2023

Ardara News 30th June 2023

Ardara Artisan Market The Artisan Market takes place on Saturday July 1st from 11am to 3pm in the main town car park. The full listing for this and other events

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Ardara News 22nd June 2023

Ardara News 22nd June 2023

Ardara Bluegrass Festival Save the date! The Ardara Bluegrass Festival takes place from Friday, July 21st to Sunday, July 23rd at various locations throughout the town. More details to follow.

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Ardara News 15th June 2023

Ardara News 15th June 2023

Ardara Artisan Market The second Ardara Artisan Market takes place in the main town car park on Saturday, June 17th from 10am to 3pm. A variety of traders will be

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Ardara News 8th June 2023

Ardara News 8th June 2023

Ardara Artisan Market The next Ardara Artisan Market will take place on Saturday 17th June. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Facebook page for more information English

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Ardara News 1st June 2023. Artisan Market

Ardara News 25th May 2023

Ardara Artisan Market The first Artisan Market will take place on Saturday June 3rd from 11am to 3pm in the main town car park. A variety of traders will be

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Ardara News 25th May 2023

Ardara News 25th May 2023

Ardara Artisan Market The first Ardara Artisan Market will take place on Saturday 3rd June, 11am – 3pm in the Main town car park. A variety of traders will be

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Ardara News 18th May 2023

Ardara News 18th May 2023

Ardara Day Centre Could you offer a helping hand to support our elderly in our community? Ardara Day Centre needs committee volunteers. The Centre is run by a voluntary committee

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Ardara News 11th May 2023

Ardara News 11th May 2023

Ardara Day Centre Could you offer a helping hand to support our elderly in our community? Ardara Day Centre needs committee volunteers. The Centre is run by a voluntary committee

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Ardara News 4th May 2023

Ardara News 4th May 2023

Darkness Into Light Portnoo Darkness Into Light Portnoo 2023, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, starts at 4.15am on the morning of Saturday, May 6th. The 5Km walk starts and finishes

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Ardara News 27th April 2023. The Cup of Tae Festival.

Ardara News 27th April 2023

Cup of Tae Festival The Ardara Cup of Tae Festival takes place this May Bank Holiday weekend, Friday 28th April to Monday 1st May 2023. This year we honour the

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Cup of Tae Festival 2023 Update

Cup of Tae Festival Update

The Cup of Tae Festival on the May bank holiday weekend 2023 promises to be another great chapter in the history of the festival. The weekend starts with a special concert

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Ardara News 18th April 2023. Shanaghan House

Ardara News 18th April 2023

Ardara Day Centre Could you offer a helping hand to support the elderly in our community? Ardara Day Centre needs committee volunteers. Ardara Day Centre is run by a voluntary

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Ardara Cleanup Week from 16th April 2023

Ardara Cleanup Week

Cleanup week starts in Ardara from Sunday 16th April. Anyone willing to collect litter on any road can get bags and pickers from Stephen by contacting him on 087-2424590. Full bags

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Ardara News 13th April 2023

Ardara News 13th April 2023

Rich Loughros Place-Lore Recorded in New Book Loughros Heritage Group is delighted to announce the launch of its new publication, called ‘Pointe Luacharois, Loughros Point: Placenames and Tales of Nooks

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Ardara News 7th April 2023

Ardara News 7th April 2023

Table Quiz There will be a table quiz in aid of the Church of Ireland Ardara on Saturday, April 8th, at 8pm in the Methodist Hall, Ardara. Teams of four:

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Raised Planter at Ardara Town Car Park

Ardara News 30th March 2023

Cup of Tae Festival The Ardara Cup of Tae Festival takes place again this year on the May Bank Holiday weekend, Friday 28th April to Monday 1st May 2023. This

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The Cup of Tae Traditional Music Festival 2023

Ardara News 23rd March 2023

Cup of Tae Festival The Ardara Cup of Tae Festival takes place again this year on the May Bank Holiday weekend, Friday 28th April to Monday 1st May 2023. This

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Ardara Walking Festival 2023

Ardara News 16th March 2023

Ardara Walking Festival The Ardara Walking Festival takes place over the St. Patrick’s weekend. Kevin the coordinator has selected some very exciting walks to cater for all walkers. Friday 17th

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Ardara St. Patrick's Parade

Ardara News 2nd March 2023

St. Patrick’s Parade The Parade takes place on Sunday, March 19th, starting at 3.30pm from the Church Car Park and all participants are asked to be there before 3pm. Shop

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Ardara Walking Festival 2023

Ardara News 23rd February 2023

The Ardara Walking Festival The Ardara Walking Festival takes place from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th March. There will be one moderate to difficult and one easy to moderate walk

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Ardara Walking Festival

Ardara News 9th February 2023

The Ardara Walking Festival takes place from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th March. There will be one moderate to difficult and one easy to moderate walk for the festival weekend.

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Crampsey & Cavanagh Concert Cancelled

Tonight’s Crampsey & Cavanagh Concert in the Beehive has been cancelled due to bereavement. Alternative entertainment will go ahead as planned, with live music downstairs in the Beehive this evening

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Ardara Country and Western Festival

Ardara News 2nd February 2023

Country & Western Festival The Country & Western Festival takes place in Ardara this weekend, kicking off tonight with live music in the Beehive. The weekend will feature top country

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Ardara Country and Western Festival

Ardara News 26th January 2023

Country & Western Weekend A weekend of country and western music will take place in Ardara from February 2nd to 6th. The weekend will feature top country stars, as well

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Ardara Country and Western Festival

Ardara News 19th January 2023

Country & Western Weekend A weekend of country and western music will take place in Ardara from February 3rd to 6th. The weekend will feature top country stars, as well

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Ardara Gaa presents The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley

Ardara News 12th January 2023

Ardara GAA Presents ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’ After a lapse of two years the GAA Drama Group are back with another hilarious comedy play by Jimmy Keary called

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Country and Western

Ardara News 5th January 2023

Country & Western Weekend A weekend of country and western music will take place in Ardara from February 3rd to 6th. The weekend will feature top country stars, as well

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Biodiversity Lane, Woodhill, Ardara

Ardara News 22nd December 2022

Woodhill Community Inclusion Hub have completed a community project which would be of interest to the local children.
They have completed an enchanted walk / fairy village  with lots of fairy doors and disney characters for the children to enjoy at the Biodiversity lane, Woodhill, Ardara.

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Carol Singing on the Diamond

Ardara News 15th December 2022

Carol Singing There will be Carol Singing on the Diamond on Thursday 22nd December at 6:30pm followed by a Welcome Event in the Methodist Hall. Members of the Methodist Church

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Duchas Annual 2022

Ardara News 8th December 2022

2022 Dúchas Annual All going well this year’s Dúchas annual will be available to purchase in shops on Friday 9th in the afternoon/evening. Keep up to date on the Dúchas

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Ardara News 1st December 2022

Christmas Lights Switch On Great news – we’ve reached our fundraising target on GoFundMe to bring Christmas lights back to Ardara. Thank you all for your generous donations – it’s

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Ardara Christmas Craft Fair 2023

Ardara News 24th November 2022

Ardara Christmas Craft Fair The Ardara Christmas Craft Fair will take place in the Community Centre Ardara on Saturday 26th November from 11.00am to 5.30pm. Come and join over 30 festive stalls

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Ardara Christmas Lights Fund

Ardara News 18th November 2022

Ardara Christmas Lights Fund A GoFundMe page has been set up on behalf of the Ardara Town Traders and the wider community to bring Christmas lights back to Ardara once

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St Conal's Church Ardara

Ardara News 8th November 2022

Remembrance Day A Remembrance Day service will be held at St. Conal’s Church, Ardara, on Sunday (November 13th). The names of all those from Ardara, Glenties, and surrounding area, who

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Ardara Matchmaking Festival 2022

Ardara News 3rd November 2022

Matchmaking Festival The annual Matchmaking Festival takes place from tomorrow Friday November 4th to Sunday November 6th. Plans are in full swing, matchmakers have been contacted and a lot of

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Ardara Matchmaking Festival

Ardara News 27th October 2022

Matchmaking Festival The annual Matchmaking weekend takes place from Friday November 4th to Sunday November 6th. Plans are in full swing, matchmakers have been contacted and a lot of music

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Duchas Annual

Ardara News 13th October 2022

Dúchas Magazine Don’t forget to start and get your articles in for the 2022 edition. Stories, photos and memories are most welcome to be included in the magazine which is

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Ceili Dancing

Ardara News 29th September 2022

Ceili & Two Hand Dancing Classes There will be Ceili & 2 Hand Dancing Classes for Adults starting on Wed next 5th October in the GAA Club House from 8.30

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